The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition Rare card Sleight of Mind, card number 124. This instant card offers powerful color manipulation mechanics for vintage collectors.
Sleight of Mind
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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Sleight of Mind (Card #124) is a Rare Instant from the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition set, designed by Mark Poole. As a blue mana spell with a mana value of one, it provides a strategic advantage by altering the properties of target spells or permanents. The card’s unique ability allows players to replace all instances of one color word with another, effectively changing the target requirements of a spell or permanent indefinitely. This mechanic makes it a versatile tool in the game, appealing to collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of early Magic designs. Fifth Edition remains a cornerstone of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, offering a classic design and gameplay experience that continues to attract enthusiasts. The card’s straightforward yet impactful effect highlights the innovative spirit of the 1997 release. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Fifth Edition sets or to add a functional piece of vintage Magic history to their collections. Whether for gameplay or nostalgia, Sleight of Mind represents a significant entry in the Magic: The Gathering catalog, embodying the strategic complexity that defined the era.
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Sleight of Mind
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Poole
Card Stock
English
{U}
Instant
U
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Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another. (For example, you may change "target black spell" to "target blue spell." This effect lasts indefinitely.)